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also known as Robin Koutchak
YOU DESERVE A DYNAMIC, WELL RESPECTED TRIAL ATTORNEY and advocate. I have practiced law for 30 years including 28 years in all Alaska courts in the state, from Barrow to Ketchikan, Bethel to Tok. I moved to Alaska in 1992 from Michigan where I now enjoy emeritus status. I've been licensed in Alaska since 1994.
I have spent ten years of my career in public service as a District Attorney, an Assistant Attorney General under Governor Sarah Palin and City and Borough Attorney for both Sitka and the North Slope Borough. The other 20 years of my career have been in private practice, defending people accused of serious crimes, as well as assisting persons in CINA, ICWA and juvenile cases. I have a background in Social Security, contract law, wrongful discharge and property law. I practice in both State and Federal Court and have been a member of the Federal CJA. I love southeast Alaska but have lived in Anchorage, Wasilla and Barrow, besides Sitka.
Sitka is where I want to stay. I have adult children, cats and a border collie. I love my pets, sports, hiking, baking and...I like to play poker, but I will never gamble with your decisions.
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Acquired: 1994
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1302 Sawmill Creek #34, Sitka, AK, 99835
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Posted by Rory | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Robin was my attorney in 2011 and 2012 she was amazing at first we really didnt get along but within a month or so I realized she was the best thing that could have happened to me I went to her office one morning just to chat and 2 hours later I finally left we shared laughs and story's and went over...
Thank you Rory! Life can be a struggle and I can empathize, for sure. My best to you always ~ thank you.
Posted by Robert | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
If you need a lawyer Ronin is the best one in Alaska, Slam Dunk is the saying lawyers use when a big case is won. Robin did that for me ,Thank you Robin
This was a two week trial in rural Alaska that I won for my client. It did turn into a slam dunk and the prosecutor who lost has held it against me ever since! They key is to investigate and focus on every detail. Having the trust and cooperation of a good client always helps.
Posted by anonymous | April 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My experience with working with Robin can be summarized in three words: "professional, resourceful and successful." In searching for a lawyer, Ms. Schmid stood out to me the most in that, rather than by beating the bush with gray areas and maybes, she was very upfront with a lot of the topics regardi...
I am truly humbled. False accusations are one of the reasons I went to law school over 30 years ago. This client made the job easier because he kept a solid record of his social media and messages and he took my advice. Thank you so much.
"Robin was my client when she served as the City Attorney for the City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska. Robin was delightful personally, and smart, well-informed, thoughtful, and an assertive and insightful advocate. It was my privilege to work with her and I endorse and recommend her."
State, local, and municipal law lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2018 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Robin Schmid
2009 - 2011
Assistant Attorney General, State Of Alaska Department Of Law
2007 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, State of Alaska
1993 - 2005
Adjunct Professor, State of Alaska
Conviction was overturned. Case was dismissed.
Lower court overturned and case remanded back to lower court.
Trial victory confirmed
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
B.S.
English
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